There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-HubertOttawa
- Take the bus from Montreal to PlattsburghAdt 287 / ...
5h 5m$45–74Drive 140.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Plattsburgh140.7 mi
3h 1m$33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to MontréalVIA Rail
- Take the bus from Longueuil to PlattsburghAdt 287 / ...
5h 6m$46–129Bus via Gatineau
- Take the bus from Gatineau to MontréalMontréal - Ottawa
- Take the bus from Montreal to PlattsburghAdt 287 / ...
6h$51–84Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to MontréalVIA Rail
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak StationAdirondack
6h 34m$41–104
Ottawa to Plattsburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St and arriving at Plattsburgh via Montreal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Plattsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Montreal Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Ottawa and Plattsburgh is 187 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Ottawa to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Tour Express, depart from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St station.
Ottawa to Plattsburgh train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Plattsburgh is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Plattsburgh via Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert and Montreal in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Montréal and Montreal Central Station in around 6h 34m.
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- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $25–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $25–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–35
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 514-228-2303
- info@tourexpress.ca
- Website
- tourexpress.ca
Bus from Ottawa, ON - 600 Cumberland St to Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- https://tourexpress.ca/
- Schedules at
- https://tourexpress.ca/bus-schedule
- Book at
- https://tourexpress.betterez.com/cart/6215c65b8170b20e46af9ff2/reservation/6215c65c8170b20e46af9ff3
- Adult
- $26–35
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Montreal to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $37–39
Bus from Longueuil to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–38
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- serviceclient@keolis.ca
- Website
- orleansexpress.com
Bus from Gatineau to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.orleansexpress.com/en/schedule/
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Tour Express, arrive at Montreal, QC - 1597 Rue St-Hubert station.
Ottawa to Plattsburgh train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Montréal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Plattsburgh is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Ottawa to Plattsburgh.
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